This will create a unique key and store it in a hidden folder in your home directory. This key will be used to generate all the six-digit authentications later.Įnter this into Terminal and press return: bash']vipaccess provision -p Let’s continue in the Terminal application.

Just type the following into Terminal and press enter: brew install oath-toolkit Now we can use Brew to install the rest of the software needed.

Just enter the following in the Terminal window and press return: /usr/bin/ruby -e '$(curl -fsSL )' You need to install a software called HomeBrew. I had to replace pip3 with pip on my installation, but I have many changes in my Python setup, so that may be the reason why pip3 didn’t work on my Mac. Now, let’s install the actual tool that creates the key.Įnter the following into the terminal application: pip3 install This command installs the necessary tools for the rest of the installation. Start it and enter: xcode-select -install Just open the Terminal application that you can find in the /Applications/ Utilities folder. I’m using a Macintosh, and these instructions should work under Linux.įirst, you need to install the Xcode command line software. Software Installationįirst, we need to install some software. However, with some elbow grease, there is a way of getting it to work. This method makes it very hard to get it to work with the worlds best password manager software, 1Password. Instead, they decided to go with Symantec/VeriSign’s design, where you need a proprietary iOS, Android app, or a dedicated hardware key. PayPal, in their infinite stupidity, has chosen not to use the regular 2FA two-factor authentication used by most of the online sites. Using SMS to add an extra authentication is a hassle and could cost you money as well. You certainly want to keep your PayPal account safe.

Two-factor authentication today is a must to keep your online accounts safe. PayPal has now added 2FA, so this info is no longer needed.

Use 1password for 2fa